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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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I've had to send mine back 3 times now. has anyone had similar problems? I love the concept and when its working right its the best. JD is a stand up guy and never charges to repair but taking it off sending to cali and waiting for repair is getting old
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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what's the problem with it? is it the same issue over and over.
 
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first time blew out the seals in the solenoids. second time ride height would not hold. e-mailed JD and sent back with no question asked. just got my third one and from the get go it felt different like spongy. i'm take off again and sending back
 
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Three times?
The Law of Averages says it's not the shock that's the problem...
 
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Three times?
The Law of Averages says it's not the shock that's the problem...
Could you explain how the law of averages says that please?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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i don't know? pretty simple install four bolts an airline and a plug. love to know what could be causing the problem. i put about 20,000 miles a year and use it a lot, but i don't feel like i abuse it. when i called nobody seemed surprised and told me they were changing to a different type of seal.
 
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It's adjustable suspension, it will wear out just like anything with moving parts.
 
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once a year? i have had the system for three years and it works great but it should last longer than that
 
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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I just ordered mine yesterday. Seems like a great system. Was highly recommended by a few guys here and they haven't had any problems. Be interested to see if it is just the seals or what is going on.
 
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